The grim look on Jack’s face turned even more intense. “Dr. Galloway, have you forgotten that the Damaris family is more well-known in the medical industry?”
Colby retorted calmly, “I did, but you didn’t seem like you were going to send her to the hospital, and I couldn’t convince you otherwise. So, I had no choice but to look for Mr. Farwell.”
Jack glared at him for a few more seconds before uttering, “I hope that really was what happened.”
With that, Jack strode toward his car. Colby’s voice sounded out behind him. “Mr. Damaris, when will we continue with our research?”
As if he did not hear Colby, Jack closed his car door and drove away from the research institute. Jack had a sneaking suspicion that Colby was involved in both the poisoning incident and the fire at the research institute.
However, for now, he neither had the evidence to prove that nor did he have the time to look into the matter.
Although Colby was acting suspicious, there was one thing he had gotten right-what was most important at that moment was Roxanne’s condition.
Where did Lucian take her to? Delight danced in Colby’s eyes as he watched Jack’s car head down the road. He’s finally gone!
For the past few days, Colby would feel annoyed every time he saw Jack’s luxury car parked by the research institute’s entrance.
He did not want to see Jack around at all. Even though Roxanne never really paid him any heed in the past, he had been the only one by her side in the research institute.
Hence, Colby could lie to himself by thinking that he still had a chance with her. Yet, ever since Jack got into the picture, Jack had taken over Colby’s position and diminished the last flicker of hope within him.
At present, Colby finally got rid of Jack. In fact, it seemed like his efforts had not gone to waste-he had succeeded in pitting Lucian against Jack.
If everything went as he planned, he could stand on the sidelines and watch the drama unfold.
While Lucian and Jack were busy fighting against each other, he would choose the right time to appear by Roxanne’s side. Colby refused to believe that Roxanne would still turn a blind eye to him by then.
Right as Lucian arrived at the hospital, the hospital director came over to greet him. “Mr. Farwell.” The look of anger remained on Lucian’s face. “How is she?”
“She’s in the emergency room. The doctors you hired are all inside as well,” said the director with a meek smile as he trailed behind Lucian.
Soon, Lucian came to a stop outside the emergency room as the medical staff gathered around him. The sign outside the emergency room was still lit, and no one knew what was going on inside.
“What did the specialists say when the ambulance reached?” Lucian asked in a low voice. At that, the director sneaked a glance at Lucian’s expression before frowning, troubled.
“Speak!” Lucian whipped his head toward the director and glared at him.
It was only then the director shakily said, “The specialists said that.., Ms. Jarvis is in a bad state. They can only do their best to save her, but they can’t guarantee that they’ll be able to succeed…”
Roxanne had made a name for herself in Horington’s medical field because of the previous news. Everyone was impressed by Roxanne, who was a rare sight in the medical field.
Thus, the director recognized her as soon as she was brought into the hospital.
After explaining the situation to Lucian, the director quickly added, “Please don’t worry. We’ve changed the equipment in the emergency room to the top ones. As long as the specialists do their best, nothing will go wrong.”
Lucian knitted his brows. Even though he had already found out about Roxanne’s situation from Jack, his heart still plummeted when he heard that even the specialists could not guarantee her safety.
“Mr. Farwell, Ms. Jarvis is a good person, and nothing will happen to good people,” the director reassured, trying his best to cheer Lucian up.
However, Lucian only found him annoying and snapped, “You can leave now. I’ll wait for her here by myself.”
Hearing that, the director clamped his mouth shut and sheepishly nodded. “Please let me know if you need anything.”
Then, he left the corridor with the group of doctors and nurses. Silence descended over the area. Lucian lifted his head to stare at the lit-up sign, feeling unusually frustrated.
Ever since Roxanne came back to the country, she immersed herself in various research. I wonder if she ever expected a day like this where she would end up on the verge of death because of what she’s passionate about. If she comes out of this safe and sound…
Lucian’s eyes darkened. If Roxanne comes out of this safe and sound, and if she gets back together with me, I won’t let her work herself to death anymore.
Alas, those were merely things he hoped would happen.
Lucian tore his eyes away from the sign and sat down on the bench with a grimace. He then decided to stare at the door of the emergency room instead.
It has only been ten minutes since she went in. I can wait. Maybe those specialists have found a way to save her, Lucian reassured himself in his mind. Nonetheless, another wave of frustration hit him.
What’s going on with me? She won’t come back to me anymore, so why should I get so anxious for her? Even if things do go wrong…
Lucian gritted his teeth, struggling.
So what if things do go wrong for her today? I’ve already found the best doctors and prepped the best medical equipment for her. I’ve been benevolent enough to do all that for her, so why am I sitting here, waiting for her now?
With that thought in mind, Lucian moved to rise to his feet. However, when he looked at the closed doors, he could not lift his legs as if they were weighed down by lead.
The seconds continued to tick by, but the doors to the emergency room remained shut. Lucian’s heart grew increasingly heavy as he waited in the silent corridor outside.
There are at least five specialists in there! What is taking them so long? How is Roxanne doing? Maybe I should just open the doors and go check on her! No, I can’t do that! I need to be rational here. Stay calm, Lucian….
Having dismissed that thought, Lucian slumped weakly against the bench in the corridor.
It’s just like what the director said. Roxanne is a doctor who has saved countless lives in the past. She is kind, so I’m sure she’ll be all right. For the sake of the two kids, she will definitely do whatever it takes to make it through!
He was snapped out of his train of thought when his phone started ringing all of a sudden. Thinking that it could be something important, Lucian quickly whipped his phone out of his pocket.
However, his face sank when he saw Aubree’s name on the caller ID, and he declined the call without any hesitation whatsoever. He was about to put his phone away when he noticed the time and realized it was already evening.
Oh, the kids are about to get off school…
He massaged his aching forehead as he glanced at the doors to the emergency room. which were still tightly shut, and tried to calm himself down.
After taking a moment to regain his composure, Lucian dialed Cayden’s number. The call got through after just a few rings.
“How may I help you, Mr. Farwell?” Cayden asked anxiously. He was the one who told Lucian about Roxanne’s poisoning, and Lucian had been gone for quite a long time ever since.
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